BSc (Hons) Business Economics (Industry) at Lancaster University

Programme overview

Should a company open a new shop? Who gains from interest rate changes? What are the implications of performance-related pay?

Faculty: Lancaster University Management School | Department: Economics | Duration: Full time 4 years | Study mode: full-time (includes a year in industry/placement) | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Foundations of Microeconomics, Foundations of Macroeconomics, Quantitative Methods for Economics, Professional Development for Economics. Year 2 core modules: Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Foundations of Econometrics with Professional Development. Year 3 core modules: Placement Year. Year 4 core modules: Current Issues in Economics, International Trade and Business.

Career pathways

BSc Business Economics (Industry) graduates can work in a variety of roles and sectors due to the versatility of their skill set, which often includes economic analysis, business strategy, data interpretation, and financial modelling. Common sectors include finance and banking, consulting, and technology and data analytics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: AAB. Access to HE Diploma: 36 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 9 Level 3 credits at Merit. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD. BTEC in combination with A levels: A level at grade B plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade AB plus BTEC at D. International Baccalaureate: 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects. T levels: Distinction overall. GCSE requirements: Mathematics grade 6/B, English Language grade 4/C. English language requirements: If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

International applicants: GBP 27,100 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

Duration: Full time 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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